2014
The locust genome provides insight into swarm formation and long-distance flight
Wang X, Fang X, Yang P, Jiang X, Jiang F, Zhao D, Li B, Cui F, Wei J, Ma C, Wang Y, He J, Luo Y, Wang Z, Guo X, Guo W, Wang X, Zhang Y, Yang M, Hao S, Chen B, Ma Z, Yu D, Xiong Z, Zhu Y, Fan D, Han L, Wang B, Chen Y, Wang J, Yang L, Zhao W, Feng Y, Chen G, Lian J, Li Q, Huang Z, Yao X, Lv N, Zhang G, Li Y, Wang J, Wang J, Zhu B, Kang L. The locust genome provides insight into swarm formation and long-distance flight. Nature Communications 2014, 5: 2957. PMID: 24423660, PMCID: PMC3896762, DOI: 10.1038/ncomms3957.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGenome sequenceGb genome sequenceTransposable element proliferationLarge genome sizeCys-loop ligand-gated ion channelsLarge animal genomesDestructive agricultural pestsLigand-gated ion channelsComplex regulatory mechanismsG protein-coupled receptorsLocust genomeModel systemAnimal genomesGenome sizeUseful model systemGene familyPest speciesTranscriptome analysisLethal genesAgricultural pestsTarget genesRegulatory mechanismsFlight capacityLong-distance flightsL. migratoria
2013
Efficient utilization of aerobic metabolism helps Tibetan locusts conquer hypoxia
Zhao D, Zhang Z, Cease A, Harrison J, Kang L. Efficient utilization of aerobic metabolism helps Tibetan locusts conquer hypoxia. BMC Genomics 2013, 14: 631. PMID: 24047108, PMCID: PMC3852963, DOI: 10.1186/1471-2164-14-631.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAerobic metabolismBasic metabolic processesExtreme hypoxiaTranscriptional responseHigh-altitude Tibetan PlateauGeographical populationsTCA cycleMigratory locustHypoxia toleranceMetabolic processesLocusta migratoriaHypoxic responseEntry genesLocustPhysiological perspectiveATP contentMetabolismTibetan PlateauInvertebratesInsectsDifferent altitudesGenesSpeciesHypoxiaConclusionsOur resultsFunctional modulation of mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase underlies adaptation to high-altitude hypoxia in a Tibetan migratory locust
Zhang ZY, Chen B, Zhao DJ, Kang L. Functional modulation of mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase underlies adaptation to high-altitude hypoxia in a Tibetan migratory locust. Proceedings Of The Royal Society B 2013, 280: 20122758. PMID: 23390104, PMCID: PMC3574369, DOI: 10.1098/rspb.2012.2758.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCytochrome c oxidaseOxidative phosphorylationLocust populationsHypoxia responseMigratory locustHypoxia toleranceC oxidaseMitochondrial cytochrome c oxidaseElectron transport rateElevated catalytic efficiencyHigher hypoxia toleranceCatalytic redox centerHypoxia adaptationCOX activityMitochondrial structureAerobic organismsFlight musclesMitochondrial mechanismsNovel mechanismLocusta migratoriaLocustFunctional modulationPermanent hypoxiaHypoxic treatmentProtein content
2012
Genome-wide analysis of transcriptional changes in the thoracic muscle of the migratory locust, Locusta migratoria, exposed to hypobaric hypoxia
Zhao D, Zhang Z, Harrison J, Kang L. Genome-wide analysis of transcriptional changes in the thoracic muscle of the migratory locust, Locusta migratoria, exposed to hypobaric hypoxia. Journal Of Insect Physiology 2012, 58: 1424-1431. PMID: 22985864, DOI: 10.1016/j.jinsphys.2012.08.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAnalysis of transcriptional changesHypoxia-inducible factorGenome-wide analysisPentose phosphate pathwayThoracic musclesPhosphate pathwayEndoplasmic reticulumMitochondrial biogenesisTranscriptional changesTranscriptional profilesDysfunctional proteinsTarget genesMitochondrial activityBiological response to hypoxiaMigratory locustLiving organismsResponse to hypoxiaLocusta migratoriaHigh-altitude regionsBiological responsesOxidative stressBiogenesisImpact of hypobaric hypoxiaPentoseInvertebrates